Software Developer 3 - SIEM, cybersecurity - W2 position must be GC or USC Candidates only.

VTekis Consulting LLP • Austin, TX

1h

About The Position

Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
3–5 years of professional software development experience.
Proficiency in one or more programming languages: Python, Java, JavaScript, or C#.
Experience developing REST APIs and integrating enterprise platforms.
Hands-on scripting experience (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
Experience deploying and administering Linux systems.
Familiarity with SIEM platforms (Splunk, Sentinel, or equivalent).
Knowledge of cybersecurity fundamentals and secure coding practices.
1. Security Engineering & Development
Design and develop secure software components, APIs, and microservices supporting penetration testing workflows and security automation.
Build custom integrations between penetration testing platforms, vulnerability scanning tools, and enterprise SIEM platforms.
Develop data ingestion pipelines to normalize and forward security telemetry into Splunk and other SIEM platforms.
Create automation scripts to orchestrate security testing, evidence collection, and reporting.
Integrate security testing results into Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platforms.
2. Penetration Testing Enablement
Build and maintain Kali Linux-based penetration testing infrastructure (virtualized and cloud-hosted environments).
Configure and manage penetration testing toolchains, frameworks, and supporting services.
Develop custom exploit scripts, test harnesses, and proof-of-concept code to validate findings.
Support red team and application penetration testing engagements through automation and tool development.
3. SIEM & Security Operations Integration
Develop APIs and connectors to integrate security tools with enterprise SIEM platforms.
Implement log parsing, enrichment, and normalization logic to improve detection fidelity.
Automate alert enrichment, correlation, and reporting workflows.
Collaborate with CSOC teams to align development efforts with detection and monitoring requirements.
4. Scripting & Automation
Develop scripts using Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar languages to automate security operations and testing processes.
Implement CI/CD pipelines for security tooling and integration code.
Maintain version control repositories and technical documentation.
5. Security & Compliance Alignment
Ensure developed solutions comply with HHSC security standards, DIR security controls, and NIST-based frameworks.
Participate in architecture reviews, risk assessments, and technical design sessions.
Produce technical documentation, configuration guides, and operational runbooks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–5 years of professional software development experience.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages: Python, Java, JavaScript, or C#.
• Experience developing REST APIs and integrating enterprise platforms.
• Hands-on scripting experience (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Experience deploying and administering Linux systems.
• Familiarity with SIEM platforms (Splunk, Sentinel, or equivalent).
• Knowledge of cybersecurity fundamentals and secure coding practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop secure software components, APIs, and microservices supporting penetration testing workflows and security automation.
• Build custom integrations between penetration testing platforms, vulnerability scanning tools, and enterprise SIEM platforms.
• Develop data ingestion pipelines to normalize and forward security telemetry into Splunk and other SIEM platforms.
• Create automation scripts to orchestrate security testing, evidence collection, and reporting.
• Integrate security testing results into Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platforms.
• Build and maintain Kali Linux-based penetration testing infrastructure (virtualized and cloud-hosted environments).
• Configure and manage penetration testing toolchains, frameworks, and supporting services.
• Develop custom exploit scripts, test harnesses, and proof-of-concept code to validate findings.
• Support red team and application penetration testing engagements through automation and tool development.
• Develop APIs and connectors to integrate security tools with enterprise SIEM platforms.
• Implement log parsing, enrichment, and normalization logic to improve detection fidelity.
• Automate alert enrichment, correlation, and reporting workflows.
• Collaborate with CSOC teams to align development efforts with detection and monitoring requirements.
• Develop scripts using Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar languages to automate security operations and testing processes.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines for security tooling and integration code.
• Maintain version control repositories and technical documentation.
• Ensure developed solutions comply with HHSC security standards, DIR security controls, and NIST-based frameworks.
• Participate in architecture reviews, risk assessments, and technical design sessions.
• Produce technical documentation, configuration guides, and operational runbooks.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level